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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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For those that have done this upgrade, how do you like it. Im planning to do this this winter. I mostly ride solo. There are times when my wife will also ride with me. The riding will consist of highway, town, and back roads. When on the highway I may go 5mph over the speed limit, thats it. My bike is a 2010 deluxe with VH BSL's, SE air filter, and SE super tuner pro. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Absolutely love it. Plenty of low end torque and great acceleration on the highway.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Only have the 96ci but still pulls from the bottom to the redline....Like a BIG GREEN TRACTOR...! ! !
 
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The stage II was my 1st 103" build. It made 84/104 with V&H Big Radius, but the cams were dead by 4k rpm.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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don't hesitate about the upgrade but you may want to look at the SE 259E cams. Look at my data below--lots of low end torque and power. At 111.18hp and 116.94 tq I love it. PM if you want the dyno sheet.
 
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Love it... was well worth it..
 
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Originally Posted by beaureed445
The stage II was my 1st 103" build. It made 84/104 with V&H Big Radius, but the cams were dead by 4k rpm.
Ya same...just broke in the same set up myself recently. I got another post about it kicking around here somewhere asking if 4k rpm is normal. Dealership said feel free to hit 5-6k once broke in but I dont feel why. Someone commented is still torques above 4k but the big pull is over...which is totaly fine with me. Getting from 0 to 100 in no time is why I got the 255 cams...rest is gravy. I am totaly stoked about this set up. Perfect for my style.
 
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Originally Posted by cpc0812
For those that have done this upgrade, how do you like it. Im planning to do this this winter. I mostly ride solo. There are times when my wife will also ride with me. The riding will consist of highway, town, and back roads. When on the highway I may go 5mph over the speed limit, thats it. My bike is a 2010 deluxe with VH BSL's, SE air filter, and SE super tuner pro. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

My gf weighs about 110 lbs...from stage 1 to that same set up...I dont notice her anymore.

I luv it man....255 cams gets u to 100 in no time and great passing power. And still lot of room to go faster. Perfect for me without going huge bore and the money to support it.
 
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You will love the upgrade I had my 2010 Rocker done with a 103 Stage II right from day one and I love it. Well worth doing.

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